Skill Spotlight
Swinging your baby's legs can help strengthen her abdominal and leg muscles. And feeling the ball on her legs and feet gives her greater body awareness. She's also tracking an object while she's in motion, which stands her in good stead when it comes times for her to kick a ball as a toddler.
Your baby won't learn how to kick a ball on the ground until she's in her second year, but even a nine-month old can play a rousing game of baby soccer if you provide the muscle power. Pick her up under her arms and swing her legs at a lightweight, medium sized ball. The position of her body and legs combined with the momentum you provide will make the ball roll across the floor or yard. No need to keep this game all to yourselves. Older siblings can join the action, or you can play with another adult-baby "team". The more, the merrier!
Source : Dr Masi, W. S & Dr Leiderman, R. C (2004) Baby Play: 100 Fun-Filled Activities for you & your baby to enjoy
24 June 2009
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